Folk Art Furniture
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
1960s Handcrafted Stool - Rustic Folk Art with Handwoven Wool Seat, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Classic Style Mid-Century Norwegian Bench/Stool - Handcrafted Scandinavian Charm - Small Size Furniture
Add a touch of vintage Scandinavian elegance to your home with this one-of-a-...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine, Wool, Beech
$712 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Folk Art Driftwood Dachshund Dog
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th century Folk Art driftwood dachshund, circa 1920, a natural form piece of driftwood that has been augmented with the addition of inset Periwinkle shell eyes, two drilled n...
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Driftwood
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Kula Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Turkish Kula Rug dated 1939 with a camel and donkey on an ivory field. The quality on this piece is superb
Details
rug no. r5403
size 3' 2" x 4' 8" (97 x 142 cm
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Wandjina Spirit Figure Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and very engaging original indigenous Australian Aboriginal painting featuring a Wandjina figure. The painting is made with natural earth pigments which are han...
Category
20th Century Australian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Cockatoo on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A breathtaking masterpiece of patience and coastal artistry, this monumental hanging shell cockatoo is a true showstopper. Meticulously hand-crafted from thousands of individual seas...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
American Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rooster Bootscrape
Located in Chicago, IL
Full of charm and personality, this mid-20th century American iron bootscrape takes the form of a cheeky rooster—one foot lifted mid-strut, tail feathers slightly ruffled, and a know...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
$521 Sale Price
25% Off
Early Watercolor View of a Sailor with Pet Bird, circa 1800
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique watercolor view of a sailor with pet bird, circa 1800, a lovely detailed painting of a sailor seated in rough chair, tenderly spoon feeding a finch pe...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Italian floral fabric screen in 1930s Folk Art style
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique Italian floral fabric screen in 1930s Folk Art style
Category
20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Folk Art Monoxylite Cabinet, Denmark, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
The rustic monoxylite cabinet from 19th century Denmark showcases the timeless craftsmanship of that era. Its solid wood construction and one-of-a-kind monoxylite back not only offer...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Old lacquered wrought iron bed, coming from a religious congregation circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old lacquered wrought iron bed, coming from a religious congregation, decorated with two painted medallions.
for a mattress 203 x 90 cm
lack of paint especially on the medallions
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Horse Memorial Folk Art Carving, c.1890
Located in Savannah, GA
A folk art carved wood horse memorial plaque with the Norwegian word “Erindring” meaning rememberance, circa 1890.
Looks to have originally held a work on canvas or textile art. T...
Category
1890s Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in New York, NY
Bench in rustic wood, characteristic of popular design in the interior of Brazil
Category
20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late Naive English School "Bull Broke Loose" Bull Baiting Oil on Canvas
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late 18th century oil on canvas depicting a bull baiting scene
In England during the time of Queen Anne, bull-baiting was practised in London at Hoc...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Maple, Canvas
$1,231 Sale Price
25% Off
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century.
Origin: Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca / Southern México.
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hand Painted Wooden House with Storage - in an American Folk Art Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming handmade storage piece in the form of a house with two chimneys. Executed in the American Folk Art style, this is a charming piece that is both decorative and practical. T...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Charming piece of folk, vernacular, country furniture oozing character.
- It was most likely intended as a love token or to commemorate a child as there is not much wear on the un...
Category
1780s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
STELIO MOLA - Hand Painted Majolica Sardinian Figure - Italy - Mid 20th Century
By Mola
Located in Chatham, ON
STELIO MOLA - Vintage hand painted majolica figure of a Sardinian gentleman - medium size - featuring elaborate hand crafted and hand painted details throughout - signed on the base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpted And Gilded Statue Of Saint Augustine, 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Sculpted And Gilded Statue Of Saint Augustine, 18th Century"
Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1700–1750
Carved oak, original water gilding and polychromy traces
Height: 36.5 cm
A...
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker
Located in New York, NY
The finely carved hound's head with glass eyes, with mouth opening to receive nuts.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare antique Italian 7-flame candelabra
Located in Cantù, IT
Rare antique Italian 7-flame candelabra
Category
20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pepsi-Cola Enameled Metal Advertising Sign, Europe, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Pepsi-Cola advertising sign made of enameled metal, dating from the 1970s.
The design incorporates the classic logo with red cursive lettering, set against a wavy background ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Iron Replica of the Iconic Eiffel Tower
Located in New York, NY
Just a wonderful decorative and charming vintage statue or model of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. For some, it’s great memories or dreams of Paris. It’s made of wrought iron and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mexican Ceramic Art of Parakeets in Egg Hatching in Bustamante Style 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Whimsical Vintage Mexican Ceramic Sculpture of Parakeets Hatching from Egg, in the Style of Sergio Bustamante, Circa 1980s
A large, fantastical ceramic sculpture depicting a group of...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chandelier Green Painted Gilded Iron Dutch 16 Branch 3 tier Folk Vernacular 30"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE FOLK OR VERNACULAR, 19TH CENTURY, GREEN PAINTED AND GILDED, 3 TIER, CHANDELIER WITH 16 BRANCHES OR ARMS, 76cm., 30” high
Exudes folk/vernacular charm, character and atmosphere
...
Category
1830s Dutch Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Toys Toys Early Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Toys Toys and more Toys" an early concept Vibrant Colored Hand Painting
An early, unique concept oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis Supit Urang, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1950
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis Supit Urang, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1950.
A traditional meticulously hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton, of an aquatic theme Sup...
Category
1950s Javanese Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rustic Wooden Bowl Dated 1869 with Patina
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art wooden bowl dated 1869 Signed PSSAEDAP.
A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina and original paint...
Category
1860s Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Zabihi Collection Unusual Latin American Zapotec Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Hand-dyed wool on cotton warp; A bold and expressive handwoven wool tapestry from the Zapotec weaving tradition of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. This pi...
Category
Late 20th Century Central American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved wooden Folk Art hunter with a sheet metal hat. Original red, white and black paint surface.
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
20th Century Patinaed Copper Airplane Weather Vane, Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine folk art patinaed copper weather vane is on a wood base stand or mount and is a one of a kind handmade vane. The condition is very good.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Copper
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Rufus Porter Mural from New Hampshire Tavern
By Rufus Porter
Located in Milford, NH
Mural by Rufus Porter from Prescott Tavern in East Jaffrey, New Hampshire, circa 1824. This panel was removed from the tavern prior to its being torn down in 1950. This mural hung in...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Large Carved Black and Gold-Painted Sunburst
Located in New York, NY
Exuberantly carved sunburst mounted on a black roundel.
Provenance: From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York, NY.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 9 Original Antique Prints of Waterbirds After Francis Lydon, C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 9 antique prints of waterbirds
Lithographs after the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon
Original colour
Published by John C. Nimmo, Circa 1880.
Unframe...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
19Thc Applique of Wreath of Roses From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wreath of roses applique quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt is finely appliqued & nice quilting.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Cotton
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art, Hand Executed Modernist, Art Deco Airplane /Trinket Box
Located in Buffalo, NY
Folk Art, hand executed modernist, Art deco Airplane sculpture with hand built and painted trinket box.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Folk Art Painted Overmantel or Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Folk Art Painted Overmantel or Wall Mirror
This is a Large piece with a bevelled mirror at the centre, the Frame has painted floral decoration at each side
The Overmantel i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Italy terracotta teapot 1940s
Located in Cantù, IT
Italy terracotta teapot 1940s
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane
Additional information:
Materials: Iron
Color: Black
Period: 1940s
Place of Origin: North America
...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Prototype / Maquette Cardboard Chaise Lounge by Joel Stearns
By Joel Stearns
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of only eight made !! Cardboard Chaise Lounge designed and created by Joel Stearns, similar to one in the Lois Lambert Gallery..Amazing modernist sculpture..
,Joel Stearns, wh...
Category
1990s American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
1970's Nicaraguan Mask Folk Art
Located in Vancouver, BC
A traditional Indian dance mask from the town of Monimbo, adopted by the rebels during the fight against Somoza. These were worn in order to conceal one's identity.
It is a very un...
Category
1970s Nicaraguan Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Set of 8 Original Antique Prints of Seabirds After Francis Lydon, C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 8 antique prints of seabirds
Lithographs after the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon
Original colour
Published by John C. Nimmo, Circa 1880.
Unframed
...
Category
1880s English Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paper
18th Century antique primitive wooden measure box dated 1784
Located in Boden, SE
A 18th Century Swedish Measure Box dated 1784 & Owner marked AHB BAS
Measures, spatial measures, of wood for dry goods such as grain. Also called target vessel.
The dimension is cu...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Columns - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Instantly elevate your interior with the dramatic presence of this stunning pair of vintage hand-carved wood columns. Each column is a testament to masterful woodworking, featuring d...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
$5,950 / set
Vintage Coastal Monumental Shell Encrusted Cockatoo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly spectacular example of vintage coastal artistry, this monumental shell-encrusted cockatoo sculpture is a guaranteed conversation starter. Meticulously handcrafted from thousa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Shell, Wood
Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully executed and designed Shona stone sculpture by renowned African/ Zimbabwean sculptor/artist Damian Manuhwa (1952-2008) who lived and worked in Zimbabwe.
T...
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Stone
Double Sided Painted Wood Doll Furniture Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Folk Art, double sided, painted wood "Doll Furniture" sign with jagged edges.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tramp Art Box, Large Scale and Unusual Form. Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale tramp art box of unusual form. At 2 feet wide quite impressive in scale and equally impressive in the ambition of the craftsman who created it. The geometry of the psuedo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C Original Painted Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted game board. Nice original Salmon and black paint.
Category
19th Century North American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Carved Pine Articulated Artists Lay Figure or Mannequin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
13" Carved pine artists articulated mannequin or lay figure of a male with carved facial features.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Pine
Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This stacked plywood Folk Art piece showcases the unique vision of its creator. An intriguing sculptural piece from every angle.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Plywood
2 Antique Large Indian Terracotta Tent Pole Tops
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 Antique Large Indian Terracotta Tent Pole Tops
These wonderful pieces have been made in the image of frightening characters to keep evil spirits at bay. The heads would have been...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$2,407 / set
Very Tall 19th Century French Shabby Original Painted Hat Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very tall 19th century French Shabby original painted hat stand, shop display
The stand came from a milliners’ shop in France, it has a turned upright column set on a round turned...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Paint
Wire Airplane Sculptures
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wire sculptures of two matching monoplanes. These were made by the same hand as the bicycles listed as item #U120310916064 and automobiles U120310916065. The planes measure 10 1/2" ...
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wire
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Hen Egg Basket Decoration Hen Black
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with ox...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Pictorial Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Chinese gallery-size rug with a landscaping scenic pictorial motif.
Measures: 6' x 12'3''
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Tin Toy Wind-Up Toy Cowboy "Whoopee Car" by Louis Marx Co N.Y.C. C.1935
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is one of the more popular "crazy car" toys and was designed by the iconic New York City Louis Marx Toy Company, Circa 1935, with the fascination of the American West and the st...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Tin
Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking architectural pole carved from solid teak that was used for building construction in Burma circa 19th century. Serving both structural and ornamental purposes, this types of carved poles...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Wood
Flower Dancing In The Meadow Oil Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Trio of Young Women Are Dancing in a meadow of colorful flowers - Vibrant Colored Hand Painting
A framed oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Arti...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse
This hansom beast is free standing and would very likely have been originally bought for a children’s room
The condition is entirely ori...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Brahma - Four Faces - Eight Arms Sculpture Statue Vintage 1980s, Asia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative handmade sculpture or statue. Showing Brahma, the first of the three Hindu trinity, he is the creator of the universe. He is depicted with four faces looking at the four...
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Metal
Folk Art furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, and Nils Olsson. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.
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